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Ivorian rebels sign ceasefire
Ivory Coast rebels have signed a truce with the government to end fighting with the government, at a ceremony in the Togolese capital, Lome. The leaders of two groups of western-based rebels, Gaspard Deli and Felix Doh, verbally agreed to a truce last week but concerns over the safety of their supporters delayed their departure. "They didn't tell us about those Frenchies when we started this. It's just not fair!" The signing of peace accords was being overseen by Togolese President Gnassingbe Eyadema on behalf of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). The main rebel group - which controls the north - signed a ceasefire with the government in October to end the conflict, which erupted after a failed coup attempt on 19 September. All three rebel groups are due to take part in peace talks in France from Wednesday. Three groups? I'd guess one out of three might keep any agreement — at the outside. If I was Jaques, I wouldn't pull my troops out yet... Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-01-13 |
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